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- There have been at least 194 serious television- and film-set accidents in the United States from 1990 to 2014, and at least 43 deaths, according to The Associated Press.
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- Chris Farley: Shrek. Farley died on Dec. 18, 1997, of an overdose of cocaine and morphine and was found dead on the floor of his apartment in Chicago.
- Heather O'Rourke: Poltergeist III. O'Rourke died on Feb. 1, 1988, at the Children's Hospital and Health Center in San Diego, California, as the result of an acute bowel obstruction, complicated by septic shock.
- James Dean: Giant. James Dean died in a car accident on Sept. 30, 1955, in Southern California. He was 24 years old. According to the BBC, "The actor was behind the wheel of his German-made Porsche sports car when it was involved in a head-on collision with another car 30 miles (48 km) east of Paso Robles."
- Natalie Wood: Brainstorm. Natalie Wood died on Nov. 29, 1981, drowning off the coast of Catalina Island, California. She was 43 years old.
In the history of film and television, accidents have occurred during shooting, such as cast or crew fatalities or serious accidents that plagued production. From 1980 to 1990, there were 37 deaths relating to accidents during stunts; 24 of these deaths involved the use of helicopters. [1]
- Tyrone Power suffered a massive heart attack while on set. Tyrone Power was your true 1940s and 1950s heartthrob. He was dashing and had that old-school charisma, and, as you probably guessed, he starred in a number of movies in the first half of the 20th century.
- Actor and martial artist Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee's son, was fatally injured on the set of The Crow. This one is just plain sad. Actor and martial arts pro Bruce Lee's son, Brandon Lee, died on the set of a film.
- Eric Fleming died while on set in a canoe accident. The 1950s and 1960s were stellar decades for Westerns. An iconic genre of film, Westerns brought some of the most famous actors into the spotlight, and Eric Fleming was one of them.
- Roy Kinnear suffered injuries on set that ultimately resulted in his death. There are some actors whose comedic timing, jovial laugh, and warm expressions just capture the hearts of viewers; Roy Kinnear, a beloved British actor, was one such star.
Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down 20 Famous People Who Tragically Died While Filming. For this list, we’ll be looking at celebrities who passed away during the filming of a movie or TV show.
Jul 10, 2024 · When an actor dies on set, the project (if ever completed) is an eternal memorial, forever remembered for the unique and shocking tragedy. Below is a list of notable celebrities who died while filming a movie or TV show, from Heath Ledger to Brandon Lee to Marilyn Monroe. The list also includes famous actors killed on set.
Feb 1, 2024 · Sadly, one person died while the film was in production. A diver named Michael Bridger suffered a heart attack and drowned while cleaning a large water tank that was used for filming. (Image ...
Some silver screen professionals don't survive a movie's stunts, or suffer fatal accidents or illnesses off set. When the 10 stars on this list died, their directors were left in emotional and logistical binds, and their deaths forever attached dark footnotes to their final films' histories.
